Younger Age Is A Predictor For HSV Viremia In Eczema Herpeticum

Eczema herpeticum (EH) may lead to invasive infections including HSV viremia and meningitis. However, the risk factor(s) for these infections are not known. Previous studies indicate that atopic dermatitis (AD) patients with high IgE levels are at risk for EH. In addition, EH children who require hospitalization tend to be younger males. Our goal is to identify risk factor(s) that may be associated with HSV viremia among hospitalized children with EH.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Vivian Wang, Matthew Keefer, Peck Y. Ong Source Type: research